One more day, that’s what the weather guy forecast last evening.. one more of these absolutely unprecedented, warm and sunny, glorious autumn days. Take advantage of it while you can, he said. I did.
Lately, I’ve been dyeing more complex colorways. Where they used to be blends of two or three colors, the newer ones have been four or even five. It takes more time, more dye, and I’m thinking a different eye to appreciate. I couldn’t help myself, autumn colors are complex. Here’s Autumn.
That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Dusk comes early. I know, this is just the beginning, but every day it feels earlier. I didn’t get a chance to walk down to the mailbox until after supper. By the time I reached the field, the coyotes were singing. The light was dulled enough that I had a hard time counting the neighbor’s heifers. He had moved them over just the other day into a field adjoining my driveway, probably culling them out to be saved or slaughtered. I don’t want to know. Sweet faces greet me at what’s left of the fence.
Tonight I’ll post pictures of four newly dyed yarns. With 5” of rain predicted over the next couple days, the potatoes need to be dug beforehand. I’m off.
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8 responses to “one more day”
Can’t wait to see the new colors! Your life sounds so bucolic and wonderful.
Beautiful pics, and I love the new yarn. We got the warm temps today, but not a speck of sun to be seen. More of the same for tomorrow.
You’re killing me with these photos! SO lovely. I wish we had some autumn color down here in Boston, but I’ve only seen a few leaves here and there. Bring it on, already! 🙂
Really beautiful yarn and scenery. Can’t wait to see the yarn all “done up”.
I agree with Beth. Killing us. Beautiful, lyrical composition, zen aesthetic, wonderful use of what is right under your feet and around your eyes.
Now Judy, I’m thinking that one of those reddish/greenish bunch of skeins is coming here :-)) Let me know when they are dried and ready to be seen. I’ll be checking new shawl book for a pattern 😉
Wow…..you have a lot more color than we do here. We are now just starting to change, which is sooo late for us.
What lovely yarn; you certainly have an eye for color. This week the days have seemed so much shorter, night comes so quickly.
I just love this post and all the colours in it!